Travel

Once possessed by the sweet flavour of Hue cake, which used to be very popular in the former capital, a local resident has created a traditional entertainment programme of song and dance which features a tea ceremony based around the traditional Hue cake.

Quang Binh caves: A bedrock of tourism

The grandiose and mysterious caves of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park have become a tourist trap for Quang Binh Province, attracting over four million visitors in the past decade. Hoang Trung Hieu reports.

Resettlement area sought for residents of ancient village

It's a common sight in Duong Lam to see three or four generations sharing a deteriorated 60-70sq.m house.

Mekong Delta tours introduced

New tours, destinations and promotions to the Mekong Delta were introduced at a seminar held this morning (May 16) in Ha Noi.

FVH lead cultural tour of the capital

Friends of Viet Nam Heritage (FVH) – a non-formal group of foreign residents living in Ha Noi who work voluntarily to promote and preserve Vietnamese cultural and historical heritage – will host a city walk for people to discover Ha Noi on Saturday.

Mountain region festival links ethnic groups

Thua Thien Hue Province begins its three-day culture, tourism and sports festival for ethnic minorities tomorrow.

Red River region launches tourism week

The northern port city of Hai Phong celebrated the second Red Flamboyant Festival on Saturday with music, dancing and floral displays to mark the beginning of Culture – Sports – Tourism Week.

City of Flowers offers beauty in bloom

The difference in atmosphere is glaringly evident as we arrive in Da Lat from HCM City.

Quang Binh hosts trade fair

A 2013 trade and tourism fair, organised by Quang Binh Provincial Department of Industry and Trade and SHB Event Joint Stock Company, opened in Dong Hoi City on Monday.

Taxi operator to open on island

Phuc Xuyen Co Ltd on Sunday carried vehicles to Co To Island in northeastern Quang Ninh in preparation for the opening of the first taxi operator on the island.

Fusion Maia Resort in Da Nang voted best spa in Asia

The Fusion Maia Resort, located in central coastal Da Nang City, has been voted as Asia's Best Luxury Boutique Spa.

Restaurant Review

Spices Garden digs up VN's northern soul

With a minimum of fuss, Spices Garden provides the maximum amount of pleasure through its sure-fire approach of offering the finest ingredients, expertly cooked and elegantly served.

Food fest to celebrate Canada Day

Destination

Mai Chau home-stay proves a hit

Home-stay accommodation has become a popular form of tourism in northern Hoa Binh Province's Mai Chau District.

Festival

Mountain region festival links ethnic groups

Thua Thien Hue Province begins its three-day culture, tourism and sports festival for ethnic minorities tomorrow.

Hightlight

Tax code reforms to decipher dependents

People who are dependent on personal income tax payers will be given their own tax codes to avoid people lodging claims as dependents of more than one taxpayer.

Farmer-firm linkups remain elusive despite Gov't efforts

More than 10 years after the Government unveiled policies to encourage tie-ups between farmers and businesses, the proportion of farm produce sold through such contracts remains modest.

Buddha statues highlight heritage